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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.42, 3,401.44 and 707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.42, 3,401.44 and 707.56 is: 1,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.42 : 3,401.44 = 707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.42/3,401.44 = 707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.42x = 3,401.44 × 707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.42x = 2,406,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,726.16/2,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.44

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